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Companies House · 02663122 Dissolved

Explore Trader Limited

Private limited company

Hartford Manor, Greenbank Lane, Northwich, Cheshire, CW8 1HW

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02663122

Company number

14 Nov 1991

Incorporated

0

Active officers

30 Sep 2010

Last accounts made up to

Explore Trader Limited company overview

Explore Trader Limited is a private limited company registered with company number 02663122. It was incorporated on 14 Nov 1991 and dissolved on 21 Feb 2012 and its current status is dissolved.

The registered office is at Hartford Manor, Greenbank Lane, Northwich, Cheshire, CW8 1HW. The company has 0 active officers. It was previously called Coxon Management Limited.

Explore Trader Limited upcoming deadlines

This company is dissolved, so the register shows no filing deadlines for it.

Explore Trader Limited at a glance

20 years

Years on the register

7,404 days from incorporation to closure

0

Active officers

Alexandra, Timothy, Neil

88

Filings on record

Latest: 21 Feb 2012

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Filing health score

Company is dissolved

Directors of Explore Trader Limited

Nature of business (SIC codes)

74990

Non-trading company

Allowable expenses for Explore Trader Limited

Based on Explore Trader Limited's SIC code (74990), these are typical tax-deductible expenses for a professional & creative services company. Claiming them lowers the profit you pay corporation tax on.

Design tools & equipment

Creative software, cameras, drawing tablets and props.

Professional memberships

HMRC-approved professional body subscriptions.

Business travel

Trains, flights, hotels and subsistence for client work.

Working from home

A share of household bills or the £6-a-week flat rate.

Vehicle & mileage

45p a mile for the first 10,000 business miles in a personal car.

Staff & director salaries

Wages, employer NI and pension contributions paid through PAYE.

Accountancy & legal fees

Bookkeeping, year-end accounts, tax advice and company secretarial costs.

Business insurance

Public liability, professional indemnity and employer's liability cover.

Phone & internet

Business mobile contracts, broadband and a share of home internet.

General guidance only — every expense must be wholly and exclusively for business. Ask an accountant

Tax guide for businesses like Explore Trader Limited

How much tax does a professional & creative services company pay?

UK companies pay corporation tax at 19% on profits up to £50,000, rising to 25% above £250,000, with marginal relief in between. Claiming every allowable expense reduces taxable profit.

Does a company like Explore Trader Limited need to register for VAT?

VAT registration is compulsory once taxable turnover passes £90,000 in any rolling 12 months. Many businesses register voluntarily to reclaim VAT on costs.

How much does an accountant cost for a limited company in Cheshire?

Fixed-fee accountants typically charge £60–£200 a month for a small limited company, covering year-end accounts, corporation tax and the confirmation statement.

Can directors of Explore Trader Limited pay themselves in dividends?

Most small company directors take a low salary plus dividends. Dividends are paid from profits after corporation tax, with an annual £500 dividend allowance.

Filing history

  1. 21 Feb 2012 · GAZ2(A)

    Gazette dissolved voluntary

  2. 17 Nov 2011 · AR01

    Annual return company with made up date full list shareholders

  3. 8 Nov 2011 · GAZ1(A)

    Gazette notice voluntary

  4. 27 Oct 2011 · DS01

    Dissolution application strike off company

  5. 22 Sep 2011 · AA01

    Change account reference date company current extended

  6. 6 Jan 2011 · AP01

    Appoint person director company with name

  7. 6 Jan 2011 · TM01

    Termination director company with name

  8. 6 Jan 2011 · AA

    Dormant accounts made up to 30 Sep 2010

  9. 16 Nov 2010 · AR01

    Annual return company with made up date full list shareholders

  10. 8 Jun 2010 · CH01

    Director's details changed for Mr Robert Gregory Baddeley on 8 Jun 2010

  11. 8 Jun 2010 · CH01

    Director's details changed for Mr Robert Gregory Baddeley on 8 Jun 2010

  12. 11 Feb 2010 · AA

    Dormant accounts made up to 30 Sep 2009

  13. 22 Jan 2010 · CH01

    Director's details changed for Mr Robert Gregory Baddeley on 15 Jan 2010

  14. 27 Nov 2009 · AR01

    Annual return company with made up date full list shareholders

  15. 27 Nov 2009 · CH01

    Director's details changed for Mr Timothy William May on 27 Nov 2009

  16. 27 Nov 2009 · CH01

    Director's details changed for Mr Robert Gregory Baddeley on 27 Nov 2009

  17. 27 Nov 2009 · CH03

    Change person secretary company with change date

  18. 9 Oct 2009 · TM01

    Termination director company with name

  19. 26 Aug 2009 · 288a

    Legacy

  20. 16 Mar 2009 · 288a

    Legacy

Showing the latest 20 of 88 filings. See the full history on Companies House

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About Explore Trader Limited

Explore Trader Limited is a UK private limited company based in Cheshire, registered at Companies House as company number 02663122 since 14 Nov 1991. Its listed activities include non-trading company. This page brings together its public record — directors, registered office, nature of business and filing history — in one easy place.

Explore Trader Limited filings and compliance

Every UK limited company must file annual accounts, a confirmation statement and a corporation tax return each year. Explore Trader Limited has 88 filings on record. Keeping on top of these deadlines avoids automatic penalties from Companies House and HMRC, which start at £150 for late accounts.

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Explore Trader Limited – frequently asked questions

What is the company number of Explore Trader Limited?

Explore Trader Limited is registered at Companies House under company number 02663122.

When was Explore Trader Limited incorporated?

Explore Trader Limited was incorporated on 14 Nov 1991 as a private limited company.

Who are the directors of Explore Trader Limited?

Current officers are Alexandra Dilys Williamson (secretary), Timothy William May (director) and Neil Irvine Bright (director).

What does Explore Trader Limited do?

The company's registered nature of business (SIC) is 74990 – Non-trading company.

Where is Explore Trader Limited registered?

The registered office address is Hartford Manor, Greenbank Lane, Northwich, Cheshire, CW8 1HW.

Is Explore Trader Limited still trading?

According to its latest Companies House record the company status is dissolved. Its most recent filing was gazette dissolved voluntary on 21 Feb 2012.

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